Senior Backend Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer based in Canada.

You will join a high-growth SaaS environment where backend engineering directly powers AI-driven products used by thousands of mission-driven organizations worldwide. The role focuses on building and scaling LLM-powered systems that support research, grant discovery, and automated content generation workflows. You will own features end to end, from early prototypes to production-grade services with strong reliability guarantees. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly ownership-driven, where engineering decisions quickly translate into real user impact. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define product behavior, measurement, and system design. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of backend engineering, distributed systems, and applied AI.